Pennbrook MS vs York Avenue El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pennbrook MS
North Wales · Public middle · Grades 7–9
767 students
York Avenue El Sch
Lansdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
291 students
| Measure | Pennbrook MS North Wales, Pennsylvania | York Avenue El Sch Lansdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #64 of 521 | #277 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1152 of 15,369 | #4031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 767 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| city | North Wales | Lansdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.2 vs 81.8).
- •York Avenue El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Pennbrook MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 34.4%).
- •York Avenue El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.2).
- •Pennbrook MS is the larger school with 767 students compared with 291.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pennbrook MS better than York Avenue El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pennbrook MS and York Avenue El Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between North Wales and Lansdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pennbrook MS: 767. York Avenue El Sch: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pennbrook MS and York Avenue El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Pennbrook MS is 64th of 521 and York Avenue El Sch is 277th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).